Liga MX Gameweek 13, Apertura

FC Juarez 2 - 2 FT CF Pachuca

Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
90
FT
Sat, Oct 18
Espaรฑol
FC Juarez
2-2
CF Pachuca
โšก Intensity 89
โš–๏ธ Balance 65
๐Ÿ† Stakes 30
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 10
Own goals and VAR define thriller.

Win Probability

  • FC Juarez 39%
  • Draw 25%
  • CF Pachuca 35%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Chaos and Own Goals Define a Border Town Thriller

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A breathless four-goal exchange at Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez showcased immense fighting spirit, proving why Liga MX remains relentlessly unpredictable.

The Opening Firefight

The match erupted immediately, rewarding the crowd with a lightning-fast start. Barely 16 minutes in, Guilherme Castilho found the breakthrough to put the hosts ahead. The celebration was short-lived, however, as Kenedy answered with a clinical strike just four minutes later to level the terms. The Intensity was evident in contrasting styles. While Pachuca dominated possession with a sweeping 62% of the ball, FC Juarez played a ruthlessly direct game. Despite seeing far less of the ball, the hosts unleashed a massive 16 shots, turning their home turf into a true tactical battleground where defensive lines were stretched to their limits.

The Momentum Swings

The narrative twisted sharply as defensive calamities took center stage. An unfortunate own goal from L. Rodriguez handed the visitors a slender lead against the run of play. Tensions flared further when the VAR intervened to confirm a crucial moment involving Rodolfo Pizarro, keeping the stadium on edge. The Balance of the match was restored in equally bizarre fashion when J. Murillo turned the ball into his own net at the opposite end. Through the chaos, goalkeeper Carlos Moreno emerged as a savior for the visitors, producing four spectacular saves to somehow keep the relentless home attack from sealing the victory.

The Tense Finale

As the clock ticked down, the Stakes weighed heavily on both squads. The visitors were desperate to cement their top-five status and guarantee playoff football, while the hosts scrambled for vital mid-table points. The frantic pace eventually spilled over into indiscipline. Deep into the 90th minute, a reckless challenge saw Sergio Barreto shown a straight red card, reducing the visitors to ten men for stoppage time. They were forced to barricade their penalty area, absorbing a late siege to walk away with a hard-fought 2-2 draw that leaves both sets of supporters exhausted but thoroughly entertained.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Sergio Barreto impact the match?

Occurring in the 90th minute, his dismissal completely halted the visitors' late attacking ambitions, forcing them into a desperate defensive block to preserve the draw.

What made Guilherme Castilho the Man of the Match?

He dictated the tempo for the hosts, scored the crucial opening goal, and consistently unlocked the opposition defense with his incisive playmaking skills.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
38%
62%
FC Juarez 38%
CF Pachuca 62%
Shots
16
8
FC Juarez 16
CF Pachuca 8
Shots on Target
5
3
FC Juarez 5
CF Pachuca 3
Passes
315
517
FC Juarez 315
CF Pachuca 517
Pass Accuracy
77%
86%
FC Juarez 77%
CF Pachuca 86%
Corners
4
5
FC Juarez 4
CF Pachuca 5
Fouls
7
17
FC Juarez 7
CF Pachuca 17
Yellow Cards
3
6
FC Juarez 3
CF Pachuca 6
Red Cards
0
1
FC Juarez 0
CF Pachuca 1

Match Events

16' โšฝ Guilherme Castilho
Kenedy โšฝ 20'
26' โšฝ L. Rodriguez
29' โ€ข Rodolfo Pizarro
39' ๐ŸŸจ Alejandro Mayorga
HT
โ†“ O. Idrissi โ†‘V. Guzman ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
65' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ R. Fulgencio โ†‘Puma
โ†“ L. Rodriguez โ†‘C. Sanchez ๐Ÿ”„ 65'
J. Murillo โšฝ 66'
Carlos Moreno ๐ŸŸจ 73'
โ†“ A. Bautista โ†‘W. Carvalho ๐Ÿ”„ 78'
โ†“ Kenedy โ†‘G. Togni ๐Ÿ”„ 78'
Carlos Sรกnchez ๐ŸŸจ 83'
85' ๐ŸŸจ Jonathan Gonzalez
โ†“ E. Valencia โ†‘J. Cadiz ๐Ÿ”„ 85'
85' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Madson โ†‘D. Valoyes
85' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ H. E. Martinez Yepez โ†‘J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
Sergio Barreto ๐ŸŸจ 89'
90' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ O. Estupinan โ†‘A. Zaldivar
90'+1 ๐ŸŸจ Angel Zaldรญvar
Sergio Barreto ๐ŸŸจ 90'+1
Sergio Barreto ๐ŸŸฅ 90'+1
Jhonder Cรกdiz ๐ŸŸจ 90'+4
Luis Quiรฑones ๐ŸŸจ 90'+6
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
Sebastiรกn Jurado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Denzell Garcรญa
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Jesรบs Murillo
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Josรฉ Juan Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Mayorga
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Madson
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Guilherme Castilho
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Homer Martรญnez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Rodolfo Pizarro
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
ร“scar Estupiรฑรกn
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Benny Dรญaz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Nevรกrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eder Lรณpez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieter Villalpando
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Gonzรกlez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Valoyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
รngel Zaldรญvar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry

CF Pachuca

Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luis Rodrรญguez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Brian Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Alรกn Bautista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Luis Quiรฑones
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Enner Valencia
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Josรฉ Eulogio
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Sรกnchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ari Contreras
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vรญctor Guzmรกn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Luna
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illian Hernรกndez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gastรณn Togni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhonder Cรกdiz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Alfaro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/08/2026 CF Pachuca 2 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
11/24/2025 FC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
10/18/2025 FC Juarez 2 - 2 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
03/01/2025 FC Juarez 2 - 2 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
11/10/2024 CF Pachuca 0 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
03/03/2024 CF Pachuca 3 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
10/21/2023 FC Juarez 0 - 1 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
01/23/2023 CF Pachuca 4 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
09/15/2022 FC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
04/16/2022 FC Juarez 1 - 2 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
02/08/2026
Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
11/24/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
10/18/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
03/01/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
11/10/2024
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
03/03/2024
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
10/21/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
01/23/2023
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
09/15/2022
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
04/16/2022
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
FC Juarez Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 19 41 46 22 +24 WToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)WToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)
2 Tigres UANL 19 34 36 20 +16 LToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)
3 Cruz Azul 17 34 29 20 +9 DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Club America (19-10-2025)
4 Monterrey 17 33 32 25 +7 LToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)LClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)WMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)DMonterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-10-2025)
5 Club America 15 30 29 16 +13 WClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)LMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Club America (19-10-2025)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (05-10-2025)WClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)
6 Club Tijuana 16 26 32 23 +9 LTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 0 Tigres UANL (27-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)LPuebla 4 - 3 Club Tijuana (18-10-2025)DClub Tijuana 2 - 2 Monterrey (06-10-2025)
7 CF Pachuca 15 24 22 18 +4 LFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)WCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (18-10-2025)WNecaxa 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-10-2025)WCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)
8 FC Juarez 17 23 22 23 -1 DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Toluca (27-11-2025)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (18-10-2025)
9 Guadalajara Chivas 15 21 22 21 +1 LCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlรกn (19-10-2025)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (06-10-2025)WPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)
10 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 14 14 17 23 -6 LCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)DMonterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-10-2025)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (06-10-2025)LClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (24-09-2025)
11 Atletico San Luis 13 13 19 20 -1 WAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)LMazatlรกn 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Club America (25-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)
12 Santos Laguna 13 13 15 21 -6 WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (05-10-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (28-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (25-09-2025)LSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)
13 Atlas 13 13 21 29 -8 LAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 1 FC Juarez (04-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlas (25-09-2025)DMazatlรกn 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)
14 Leon 13 12 12 24 -12 LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LLeon 2 - 4 Toluca (05-10-2025)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon (27-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlรกn (24-09-2025)LClub Tijuana 5 - 0 Leon (20-09-2025)
15 Mazatlรกn 13 11 15 23 -8 LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlรกn (19-10-2025)WMazatlรกn 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LToluca 3 - 1 Mazatlรกn (28-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlรกn (24-09-2025)DMazatlรกn 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)
16 Club Queretaro 13 11 14 25 -11 LToluca 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (18-10-2025)WClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 0 - 2 Tigres UANL (28-09-2025)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Club Queretaro (25-09-2025)WCF Pachuca 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (20-09-2025)
17 Necaxa 13 9 14 26 -12 LTigres UANL 5 - 3 Necaxa (18-10-2025)LNecaxa 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-10-2025)LAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 1 Necaxa (24-09-2025)WNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)
18 Puebla 13 8 14 32 -18 WPuebla 4 - 3 Club Tijuana (18-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)DPuebla 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (24-09-2025)LNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)

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